anisia Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm sure I've told the story before, but I once lit a book on fire while reading in bath. I leaned over to get my wine glass, and held out the arm holding the book for balance (not that I needed, more a reflex, really) without taking my eyes off the page. I accidentally held the book to the candle nearby, and it caught fire. I screamed, and BF rushes in, thinking I'm being murdered into my own bathtub or at least seen a spider. He finds me sitting in a bathtub full of water, frantically trying to wave the book fast enough to put the fire out, without realising that I'm SITTING IN A BATHTUB FULL OF WATER. He didn't stop laughing for a week. This made my morning I can't read while taking a bath...I'll try it once in a while but I am too worried about dropping the book, plus I'm never able to find a comfortable position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany725 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This made my morning I can't read while taking a bath...I'll try it once in a while but I am too worried about dropping the book, plus I'm never able to find a comfortable position. I'm amazed at the number of people that have posted that they just can't get comfortable and/or worry about dropping the book! I had no idea I was so alone in my love of reading in the bath. Ah well.. I'm in the minority on the wine thing .. I can't read while I'm drinking wine because I have another glass, then get too sleepy and pass out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anisia Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I don't drink much when I read either I can have a glass of wine, or two but more than that I can't focus on the book enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm amazed at the number of people that have posted that they just can't get comfortable and/or worry about dropping the book! I had no idea I was so alone in my love of reading in the bath. Ah well.. I'm in the minority on the wine thing .. I can't read while I'm drinking wine because I have another glass, then get too sleepy and pass out. I rarely have baths - I have showers instead - and you definitely can't read in the shower! On the rare occasion when I have a bath, I always take a book up with me. My favourite place to read is in our big comfy armchair, with the reading lamp next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ii Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 This made my morning Glad to entertain. Once, we were just hanging out, BF, Perfect Morning-After Voice and me, and the issue of me reading a lot came up. I think we were in my kitchen and BF found a book other than cookbook there or something. BF: She reads everywhere, how does she do that? Perfect Morning-After Voice: true that. BF: yeah, like while doing chores, at the hairdressers, in the bath... Perfect Morning-After Voice: Ohh, yeah. *turns to me* Although, I've never seen you read in bath! (he's stayed with me a multitude of times, as have I at his place. We're close friends.) Me: I don't. BF: *cracking up* anymore! *uncontrollable laughter* I can't read while taking a bath...I'll try it once in a while but I am too worried about dropping the book, plus I'm never able to find a comfortable position. In all honesty, I still do (I don't light the candles, though!) on occasion but I always take some light chick-lit books, and ones I wouldn't be too distraught to ruin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I normallyhave a pint of full fat milk a gret ole Chocolate Bar and a bag of sweets besdie me. of course Sam is always by my feet or laying beside me or on me on the sofa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 A nice comfy chair with my feet up on a foot stall with a little throw over my feet, a nice cup of Earl Gray and a book - and that is my idea of heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I love to read in bed on the plane if I'm going away when I'm on my holiday I'd love to read on my hotel/apartment balcony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 ++ = I managed to have a nice relaxing bath with a candle and read a couple chapters of my book, till my mum turfed me out because she wanted the bathroom, twas nice , don't need another (book bath) for a while, it will suffice me for another couple months till i can attempt it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethany725 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 ++ = I managed to have a nice relaxing bath with a candle and read a couple chapters of my book, till my mum turfed me out because she wanted the bathroom, twas nice , don't need another (book bath) for a while, it will suffice me for another couple months till i can attempt it again oooooh I'm jealous! I miss my bathtub so much while we're out of the country.. While I was home for a month in December, I took about 3 baths a day so I could get my fill before time to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawkins Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Tyne and Wear Metro, but I live near Brisbane now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 On/In my bed is the only place that I read at Uni. At home, I read on the sofa or in bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andaira Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If I'm at home then it's in either the study room, or my bedroom. If outside the house, then anywhere I can find that's quiet and solitary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessponti Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Reading in bed is and always will be the best place, especially if there is a supply of tea and biscuits - heaven!!! I do like the book bath too though - wine is the drink of choice for that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 A pot of Earl or Lady Grey and digestive biscuits. With my dog Sam at my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreader Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I like bedtime reads. I've read in the park on a nice summer's day and I've read communting on the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereader Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My fav place to read is on the bus or train, the journeys speeds by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I need to find some quiet abandoned area outside, I'm going to go wondering up this hill near a bunch of trees, tomorrow. I've never bothered to look before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalkala Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I know it's a bit weird, but my favourite place to read is on a train. When I read at home, I'm constantly thinking of other things I shouldbe doing - like cleaning or studying. On a train, there's nothing else I could be doing so I can just relax and enjoy my book. Does that make any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I know it's a bit weird, but my favourite place to read is on a train. When I read at home, I'm constantly thinking of other things I shouldbe doing - like cleaning or studying. On a train, there's nothing else I could be doing so I can just relax and enjoy my book. Does that make any sense? Totally makes sense - although I don't take the train much, when I do get the chance I love to read on the train. I'm always the one driving in the car, so the only journeys where I can read are on the train, and it's guilt free reading time, because you can't do anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 i was reading in the graveyard/ cemetery today, was nice apart from the blinding sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 i was reading in the graveyard/ cemetery today, was nice apart from the blinding sun I hope it was an appropriate horror read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I hope it was an appropriate horror read! sadly not quite - reading 'the book of lost things' altho i was at a bit where there was loups (werewolves) so horrorish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 sadly not quite - reading 'the book of lost things' altho i was at a bit where there was loups (werewolves) so horrorish oh well werewolves are horror in my book! The Book of Lost Things sounds quite good, I might add it to my wishlist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I mainly read at home, either on my bed or on my sofa (or the chair with me feet up on the big ol' ottoman). I don't find myself on public transportation much (train/bus/plane) and I since I can't really read as a passenger in a moving car without getting car sick I probably wouldn't be able to read on a train anyway even if given the chance . Other than that, I'll read at Starbucks or at the library if I'm doing genealogical research stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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